• Rush Returns! Paul McCartney Drops New Music& Announces Album RAYE drops new album
    Mar 31 2026

    On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan dive into the return of Rush to the live stage, while Guns N’ Roses prepare to hit the road—this time without a full lineup. They also cover Iron Maiden’s former frontman being added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot, and Paul McCartney taking the stage again, dropping a new single, and announcing an upcoming album.

    Plus, RAYE is back with her second full-length release, and the guys share their music picks of the week featuring Suki Waterhouse and Paris Paloma.

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    32 mins
  • Pod Squad Mail Bag
    Mar 26 2026

    It’s a special mailbag episode of “Sound Up!,” as Mark and Alan read and respond to emails from our beloved Pod Squad. Listener emails comment on the late Phil Campbell, some favorite new releases, a poetic recap of the ‘80s Cruise, the Johnny Blue Skies album, and a live review of Mana.

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    21 mins
  • JAY Z TO RETURN TO YANKEE STADIUM / GAGA RETURNS TO MSG
    Mar 24 2026

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan look at some of the biggest music news stories of the week, including the announcement of Jay-Z’s upcoming shows at Yankee Stadium, AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young’s hospitalization in Argentina, and the controversy around Chappell Roan’s security team. Alan reviews Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden, and we give the latest update on the fan vote for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Plus, this week’s new music picks from Leah Blevins and Chloe Parche.

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    32 mins
  • Lou Gramm
    Mar 19 2026

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Gramm, who talks about finishing and putting out “Released,” his new album of solo material from the ‘80s, as well as the final Foreigner shows, his car collection, and much more.

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    23 mins
  • The Mega Guitar Auction and the return of Harry Styles
    Mar 17 2026

    This Week On Sound Up, We Discuss The Return Of Harry Styles

    K-pop Demon Hunters Perform And Take Home The Oscar For Best Song, New Records Were Set At A Historic Auction Of Iconic Guitars, And The Rock World Bids Farewell To Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell

    Plus Our New Music Picks From Kacey Musgraves And The Warning

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    30 mins
  • Rich Robinson
    Mar 12 2026

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” our special Black Crowes week continues as we speak with co-founder and guitarist Rich Robinson about the band’s new album “A Pound of Feathers,” their songwriting process, and the dynamic that’s led them into a career renaissance.

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    25 mins
  • Chris Robinson
    Mar 10 2026

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Robinson, co-founder and lead singer of the Black Crowes, to talk about the band’s new album, “A Pound of Feathers.” Mark recaps highlights from the ‘80s Cruise, including performances by Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Gary Numan. The week’s New Music picks come from Olivia Rodrigo and Mia Wray.


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    50 mins
  • Ani DiFranco
    Mar 5 2026

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit of Ani,” giving fans fresh insight into her journey, her music, and the forces that shaped her.

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    27 mins